How To Make A DIY No-Sew Flamingo Lumbar Pillow

Nothing says summer like pretty pink flamingos, so we’ve created this super simple DIY No-Sew Flamingo Lumbar Pillow to fill the void. Read it here and be creative!

DIY no-sew flamingo lumbar pillow - Sugar & Cloth

Hi Guys! It’s Erin from Francois et Moi here today with a fun and summery lumbar pillow project you can whip up in just an afternoon!

I love keeping my space fresh and current with throw pillows from season to season. They’re inexpensive and simple to switch out as one season fades into the next.

And now that summer is in high gear, I’ve totally got flamingos on the brain.

And I know Ashley does too considering she also created a DIY Flamingo Ring Toss Game and Flamingo macarons.

So this is why we now have a tutorial for an easy flamingo lumbar pillow!

The best part is that a sewing machine isn’t required. It’s a no-sew project like our no-sew handkerchief, no-sew apron, and a no-sew infinity scarf.

To me, nothing says summer like a pretty pink flamingo, so I’ve created this super simple DIY No-Sew Flamingo Lumbar Pillow to fill the void!

DIY no-sew flamingo lumbar pillow - Sugar & Cloth

Materials And Tools Needed To Make A DIY No-Sew Flamingo Lumbar Pillow

3 sheets of inkjet iron-on transfer paper for light fabric

Flamingo printable

Inkjet printer

Scissors

Lumbar pillow cover — We used the IKEA VITFJÄRIL lumbar pillow cover but there are other great cases like this linen throw pillow. We’ll be using the backside of the cover as the face of the pillow.

Iron

DIY no-sew flamingo lumbar pillow - Sugar & Cloth

How To Make A DIY No-Sew Flamingo Lumbar Pillow

1 — Print 3 copies of the flamingo PDF on iron transfer paper, then carefully cut out each of the 3 flamingos so there’s only a 1/8” border around the flamingo.

DIY no-sew flamingo lumbar pillow - Sugar & Cloth

2 — Place the flamingos in a row equally spaced and face down on the backside of the pillow. (The side without the pleating.) 

Set your iron to the highest setting without steam. Iron the flamingos for 60 seconds each giving special attention to corners and edges.

DIY no-sew flamingo lumbar pillow - Sugar & Cloth

3 — Let the flamingos cool completely, and carefully peel off the paper backing on each of them.

Stuff the cover with a pillow form and lounge away!

The pillow cover’s lightweight, linen-esque fabric makes it the perfect summer backdrop to the flamingo motifs!

DIY no-sew flamingo lumbar pillow - Sugar & Cloth
 DIY no-sew flamingo lumbar pillow - Sugar & Cloth

How To Take Care Of Your Throw Pillow

And it’s that easy!

The end result is a pretty and feminine lumbar pillow that satisfies the summer flamingo craving in all of us.

And don’t worry, the pillow cover is washable in cold water so you can actually use it.

Just make sure to turn it inside out before popping it into your washing machine!

DIY no-sew flamingo lumbar pillow - Sugar & Cloth

If you’re looking for more cute DIY pillow projects, see some of my favorites below!

DIY no-sew flamingo lumbar pillow - Sugar & Cloth

DIY No Sew Flamingo Lumbar Pillow

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5 from 2 votes
This easy no-sew lumbar pillow is perfect for flamingo lovers! Add a pop of color to any room with this fun DIY.
Active Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour
Course DIY
Category Pillow

Equipment

  • Scissors
  • Iron
  • Inkjet printer

Materials

  • 3 sheets inkjet iron-on transfer paper for light fabric
  • Flamingo printable
  • Lumbar pillow cover

Instructions

  • Print 3 copies of the flamingo PDF on iron transfer paper, then carefully cut out each of the 3 flamingos so there’s only a 1/8” border around the flamingo.
  • Place the flamingos in a row equally spaced and face down on the backside of the pillow. (The side without the pleating.) 
    Set your iron to the highest setting without steam. Iron the flamingos for 60 seconds each giving special attention to corners and edges.
  • Let the flamingos cool completely, and carefully peel off the paper backing on each of them.
    Stuff the cover with a pillow form and lounge away!
Cost: $20
KEYWORD: diy no-sew flamingo lumbar pillow

Be sure to share your DIY No-Sew Flamingo Lumbar Pillow with us on Instagram using the hashtag #sugarandclothloves, so we can follow along, too! We always love seeing all of your creations!

 

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13 thoughts on “How To Make A DIY No-Sew Flamingo Lumbar Pillow”

  1. Great tips. Having a blog is really important to keep customers engaged, especially when they’re constantly bombarded with information. It’s tough to create good content when it feels like it’s all already been done! 

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  2. hi i’m steve maher i’m a physical therapist and i’d like to talk to you about low back pain sciatica how the office chair actually increases pain in your low back and how you can decrease that pain with a lumbar cushion so as you can see i’m here late at night I’d finished up with my last patient and it seemed like today everybody was

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  3. If it has a flamingo on it I always seem to want it. And this is brilliant, will be going on my to do list! Thanku for being so clever.

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